Food Security and Its Determinants among Rural Households: A Case Study in Buwenge Eastern Uganda

Abstract

The rural areas in Eastern Uganda are still threatened by food insecurity. However, there is still insufficient documentation on food security and the factors influencing it at household level in Buwenge, Eastern Uganda. This study aimed to determine the level of food security and its determinants among these rural households. A cross-sectional study was conducted in 250 households. The study identified 90.4% of the households experienced food insecurity.  The number of children, age, gender, marital status of the household head, land availability, and diseases were key determinants of food security. Stakeholders need to focus on alleviating food insecurity effectively and sustainably.